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Awareness, Safety, Decision-Making, and Firearm-Related Risk in Relationships

Your safety matters.
This survey is about understanding how people make decisions about their safety in relationships, including situations where there may be concerns about harm or access to weapons.

You can skip any question.
You do not need to describe anything you are not comfortable sharing.
You can stop at any time.
Your responses are anonymous.

Some questions may feel personal or bring up difficult feelings. You are in control of what you choose to share.

If you would like support at any time, you can contact:
BWSS Crisis Line: 604-687-1867
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If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
1.Section 1: About Your Experience
2.Have you ever felt controlled, monitored, or afraid in a relationship?
3.Section 2:
Awareness of Firearm-Related Risk
4.If yes or unsure, how did you become aware of this? Check all that apply
5.Section 3: Impact on Safety and Decisions
6.If yes, in what ways did it affect your decisions?
7.Section 4: Awareness of Options and Support
8.If yes, who shared this information with you?
9.Did you ever consider taking action to restrict access to a firearm?
10.Section 5: Safety and Risk Considerations - Check all that apply
11.What made the situation feel more or less safe for you at the time?
12.Section 6: Experience with Systems (Optional)
13.What helped you feel safer when you were seeking support?
14.What did not help or made things more difficult?
15.Section 7: What Would Have Helped
16.What information or support would have helped you most at the time?
17.Section 8: Final (Optional)
18.Would you be interested in participating in a voluntary follow-up conversation (for example, a confidential discussion or circle)?